Chettinad, lies in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu and is famed for its unique Chettinad sarees. The distinguishing features of the Chettinad saree are its seemingly heavy look and the striking colours that are achieved through a deft combination of stripes, checks and colour contrasts. The modern Chettinad saree maintains rudiments of its original version, but has been suitably modified to meet current day needs. Both silk and cotton are used as base fabric materials and the hallmarks of thickness and huge kandanghi borders are merged with trendy colourful designs and embroidery to create the elegant \’Chettinad magic\’.

The scintillating maroon chettinad silk half and half saree with designer thread embroidery in one half and block prints in the other has small borders and zari lines on block prints pallu. This extremely colourful saree would be apt for weddings, parties, events and festivals.

The chettinad silk zari border saree in sunset orange colour is a rich and grand offering. With woven checks all over with block prints on a zari border. The small orange plain border with bigger zari border makes this rich looking saree a feast for the eyes. Naturally it would suit to wear on very special occasions like weddings, anniversary, parties, social invites, traditional festivals and the like.

Chettinadu or Chettinadu is located in North Madhya Pradesh which is famous for saree fabrics such as cotton and silk. The sarees from this region is known as Chettinadu silk saree .Chettinadu is also famous for cotton saree. Chettinadu silk sarees are one of the finest silk sarees.

Chettinadu silk sarees are easy to maintain and they are pretty traditional. They are also available in modern designs as well. Chettinadu sarees are apt wear for Functions, Parties, Marriages and ceremonies. Chettinadu block printed borders with zari border is perfect wear for Bridal Occasions and Parties. Designer Chettinadu sarees with elegant and border with different colors is a traditional wear. Chettinad silk saree can also be used as daily wear.

Chettinadu handloom saris come in cotton and silk fabrics. Chettinad handlooms are known for their thickness, huge borders, bold checks, stripes and bright hues.Chettinad handlooms are known for their thickness, huge borders, bold checks, stripes and bright hues.Latest chettinadu half and half saree is yet chic and attractive.Trendy printings and embroidery patterns are fashion over the chettinadu handlooms. Fancy geometrical patterns printed over chettinadu cotton sari having zari border and pallu is an awesome wear for corporate office, college professors and traditional festivals. Chettinad silk saree having square checks printed and decorated with mirrors and sequins is a mesmerizing party wear. And are apt to wedding bridal, special wear. Chettinadu or Chettinadu is located in North Madhya Pradesh which is famous for saree fabrics such as cotton and silk. Chettinadu silk sarees are easy to maintain and they are pretty traditional They are also available in modern designs as well Chettinadu block printed borders with zari border is perfect wear for Bridal Occasions and Parties. Chettinadu block printed borders with zari border is perfect wear for Bridal Occasions and Parties. Designer Chettinadu sarees with elegant and border with different colors is a traditional wear

Prachi.LAbout the Author : She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. She also contributes now and then from her fund of knowledge on the subject. She may be contacted on 040-64555251 or 97000 57744 between 9 A.M.and 3 P.M. E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com. : http://www.unnatisilks.com/sarees-online/by-popular-variety-name-sarees/chettinad-silk-pattu